Do you believe in Magic?

(KG needs to pull this move on Dwight Howard, just to send a message)

Anybody nervous?

After watching the Boston Bruins blow what seemed to be an insurmountable lead, the Celtics are following suit. Wednesday night’s 113-92 loss to the Magic in Game 5 cut Boston’s 3-0 lead to 3-2, with Game 6 set for Friday night in Boston.

In the words of Vince Lombardi, “What the hell is going on out here?”

The suffocating defense that kept Orlando to a horrid shooting percentage inside and outside of the 3-point arc through three games has vanished. The Celtics no longer are closing out on deep threats, and Dwight Howard — with moderate help from the officials — is having his way in the paint. Kendrick Perkins and Rasheed Wallace appeared to be getting to the Magic superstar early in the series, but now the Celtics are the ones who look frustrated.

Offensively, Boston seems a bit out of sorts. Too many options, and not enough open shots. Paul Pierce tried to take the game over in Game 4, and fared pretty well, finishing with 32 points, but he was clearly gassed in overtime, missing two good looks from the top of the key. Rajon Rondo has been held in check, mostly because he’s no longer to dribble into the paint to create shots for teammates.

When they’re out and running, especially with the ball in Rondo’s hand, the Celtics are hard to stop. But in a half-court set, I don’t trust this team to get a must-make bucket.

There was little sense of urgency in overtime on Monday, and pretty much none on Wednesday. One game. One more win. Like Larry Bird in 1984, the Celtics need to grab their opponent by the throat in Game 6.

Because if they don't, expect a finals rematch. No matter how good they were on the road this season, the Celtics won’t win Game 7 in Orlando. And the most forgettable season in Boston sports history will be complete.